Vista Trail,
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Located 4.6 miles from Saint Helena, California (CA)
4 Stars
2,888 Steps 1  (1.3 mi)
Trails California State Parks Sugarloaf Ridge Vista Trail

Elevation

The Vista Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,952 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,355 ft. and an elevation range of 597 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.3 mi1,355 ft1,952 ft597 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
45 min47.8573 ft42 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
34 min3.542 ft573 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Vista Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mark West Springs, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Calistoga, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Saint Helena, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Santa Rosa, CA
  5. Topo Map: Kenwood, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Rutherford, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Cotati, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Glen Ellen, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Sonoma, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Vista Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.3 miles (2.1 km) or 2,888 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Vista Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 45 minutes in one direction and in 34 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.